Star Power

July 3, 2009
Unwanted attention, unflattering photos, gossipy rumors......okay, it's not that extreme but no longer do I run errands quietly and anonymously or efficiently for that matter. Being in public with Noelle is becoming much like being a celebrity, or at least a celebrity's body guard. As she gets older she is naturally more and more interactive. It seems that everywhere we go she makes friends. People love her. I am accosted in stores, parking lots and restaurants. Last week an Italian man was talking to Noelle in Wal-mart's check out lane and she just leaned over and reached for him. He took her and LOVED it! Mom and I went to dinner tonight and the waitress hardly left the table. She took Noelle for a walk around the restaurant before we could go home. Sitting in the dressing room at Talbot's, Noelle entertained five or six employees for a good while as we were waiting. Later a five year old kid just came and sat by us. He said, "I'm waiting for my mom." I said,"Me too." He wanted to play with Noelle and she gave him a hug. We get comments galore and love them all. I think she is quickly learning to play along. A gentle turn of the head, coy grin and they are all putty in her hand. Who wouldn't be? I guess that's how stars are born.